Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Chicago & Northern Suburbs
Bring New Life to Your Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors are a timeless feature that adds warmth, character, and value to your home, but even the most durable wood floors show signs of wear over time. At Carpets in the Park, we specialize in professional hardwood floor refinishing that restores your floors to their original beauty without the need for a full replacement.
Our Hardwood Refinishing Process
Our team of flooring experts uses state-of-the-art equipment and proven techniques to achieve beautiful, long-lasting results.
1. Inspection & Consultation
We assess your floors and discuss your goals, stain color options, and finish types (matte, satin, semi-gloss, or high-gloss).
2. Sanding
We carefully sand your floors to remove the existing finish and smooth out surface damage.
3. Staining (Optional)
Once the floors have been stained, we can preview multiple stain colors in your home for you to choose from.
4. Sealing & Finishing
We apply multiple coats of high-quality finish to protect your floors and provide a fresh, renewed look.
5. Clean-Up & Final Walkthrough
We leave your space clean and review the finished floors with you to ensure complete satisfaction.
Ready to Restore Your Floors?
Get a free in-home estimate and see how beautiful your hardwood can look again.
We go the extra mile for our customers.
We’re not just about selling carpets; we’re about building lasting relationships. Our team is dedicated to providing friendly and professional interactions, ensuring a seamless experience from selection to installation.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Your service is the BEST! As you know we are new in town with my husbands transfer to Abbott Labs. You really set the bar high compared to the service we received in Florida just two years ago. They were terrible. They were late in getting to us, and my husband didn’t like the installation, it looked bad. You said it would take 3 to 5 days for the carpeting to be installed and it was done in THREE. The men were ON TIME Saturday, and finished at about 5:30. They cleaned up all loose material and made sure I was happy the way the furniture was put back. It’s a new house for me and they must have moved the Living Room couch back and forth 5 times for me before I got it right. Tom sends his best regards, and we will tell our new acquaintances about your Quality of Service!
– Eileen and Tom C.
Get an estimate for your hardwood flooring project. Our team has years of experience in providing quality, hardwood flooring consulting and installation.
Why Refinish Your Hardwood Floors?
Over the years, daily foot traffic, furniture movement, pets, and sunlight can cause scratches, dullness, and uneven coloring in your wood floors. Refinishing gives your flooring a clean slate by sanding down the top layer, smoothing out imperfections, and applying a fresh finish that protects the wood and revives its natural luster.
Signs It’s Time to Refinish:
- Visible scratches, scuffs, or gouges
- Discoloration or fading from UV exposure
- Dull or worn-out finish
- Water stains or minor surface damage
- Uneven texture or finish in high-traffic areas
Types of Hardwood Refinishing Offered
Residential Hardwood Refinishing
Transform your home with our comprehensive residential hardwood floor refinishing. Whether it’s your living room, bedrooms, dining area, or entire home, we understand that your floors are where life happens. Our residential services are designed with your family’s comfort and schedule in mind.
Perfect for:
- Single-family homes, condos, and townhomes
- Living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and dining areas
- Kitchen and bathroom hardwood installations
- Historic home restorations
- Move-in/move-out refinishing projects
Commercial Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Maintain a professional appearance that impresses clients and customers with our commercial hardwood floor refinishing services. We understand that time is money in commercial settings, which is why we offer flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends to minimize business disruption.
Ideal for:
- Office buildings and corporate spaces
- Retail stores and showrooms
- Restaurants and hospitality venues
- Medical and dental offices
- Real estate staging and property management
- Schools and educational facilities
- Churches
- Gymnasiums
Dustless Refinishing Options Available
Worried about dust? We offer dustless hardwood floor refinishing that uses advanced vacuum technology to capture airborne dust during the sanding process. This option helps maintain cleaner indoor air and minimizes disruption in your home.
Give Your Home a Fresh Look.
Our team makes old floors look brand new—with no mess and no stress.
Locations in Chicago & Mundelein, Illinois
Mundelein Showroom
537 N. Lake Street
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 247-9369
Chicago Office
Chicago, Illinois 60642
(773) 545-7275
Our regional flooring installation services cater to Chicago, Schaumburg, Glenview, Vernon Hills, Libertyville, Mundelein, Gurnee, Lake Forest, Niles, Skokie, Evanston, Oak Park, and everywhere in between.
We sell all major hardwood flooring brands
Regardless of what your home may need, our team is here to help! We promise to find the best hardwood flooring option for your home. Our flooring experts can help you choose the perfect hardwood flooring for your home, and we offer hundreds of samples to choose from.
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Other Flooring Services
In addition to expert hardwood floor refinishing, Carpets in the Park offers a full range of flooring solutions to enhance the comfort and style of your home:
We make updating your flooring simple. When you make an appointment, we’ll come to your house with carpet, hardwood, or other flooring samples for you to choose from. From there, we can measure your space and provide a no-nonsense estimate. Financing is also available from Foundation Finance – Learn more about financing.
Carpeting
Consumers today have a wider selection of patterns, textures, and colors of carpeting than ever before. Advancements in fiber technology and carpet manufacturing are making carpets softer, more durable, and more stain-resistant.
Hardwood
Today’s hardwood floors are more durable and easier to maintain than ever before. With our professional hardwood flooring services, you can be assured your home will have the best available product and quality installation.
Luxury Vinyl Tile
Get the look of wood, ceramic tile, and more, for less. With Laminate or Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), you can get your favorite flooring style without compromising on durability.
Laminate
Whether you are remodeling or building a new home, laminate floors are now a popular choice for high-traffic areas in homes because they offer exceptional durability in the places you need it most.
Carpet Removal and Flooring Prep
Need to remove old carpet before refinishing your hardwood? We provide careful, clean removal to prepare your floors for their next chapter.
Carpets in the Park brings over 40 years of flooring experience directly to your door—making it easy to compare options in your own home and find the perfect fit.
Bring home the expertise of Carpets in the Park—serving the Chicago area over 35 years. Get your project started today!
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Hardwood refinishing services FAQs
The cost of hardwood floor refinishing typically ranges from $3-8 per square foot, depending on the condition of your floors, the type of wood, and the finish selected. Factors like room size, furniture moving, and any necessary repairs can also affect the total price. We provide free estimates to give you an accurate quote for your specific project.
Most solid hardwood floors can be refinished multiple times throughout their lifespan. However, engineered hardwood floors have limitations – they can typically only be refinished 1-2 times due to their thinner wear layer. We’ll assess your floors during our consultation to determine if refinishing is the right option for your specific flooring.
Most hardwood floor refinishing projects take 3-5 days to complete, depending on the size of the area and drying time between coats. You’ll typically need to stay off the floors for 24-48 hours after the final coat is applied. We’ll provide you with a detailed timeline during your consultation.
Refinishing is almost always more cost-effective than replacement if your floors are good candidates for the process. Refinishing costs significantly less than new hardwood installation and can restore your floors to like-new condition. Plus, you’ll preserve the character of your original hardwood while increasing your home’s value.
Yes, some preparation is required. You’ll need to remove all furniture and belongings from the rooms being refinished. We recommend sealing off adjacent rooms with plastic sheeting to minimize dust, and making arrangements for pets and family members, as the process involves dust and fumes. We’ll provide you with a complete preparation checklist when you schedule your project.